The dance opens with a striking tableau.

A premiere set to music by four composers and groups that included Dead Can Dance, "Garden" opened with a striking tableau.

When he finished, most of Mr. Kerry's leading military supporters appeared on stage in a striking tableau.

Although the show's nonmusical elements converge in some visually striking tableaux, they are not technically well integrated and lack an overall sense of direction.

By the glow of two lanterns hanging from the corners of the chamber, Nadine saw a striking tableau.

Had it been an erotic photograph, it would have made a striking tableau.

Within its walls, two figures formed a striking tableau.

Many of Beckett's plays devalue language for the sake of the striking tableau.

Her work frequently emphasizes striking visual tableaux, often directly inspired by visual art, especially painting.

It made a striking tableau.